The vivo X300 Ultra remains a top-tier camera phone four months after its release

Four months after its launch, the vivo X300 Ultra continues to be a leading camera-focused smartphone, particularly for videography. The device features a consistent camera system across its primary, ultrawide, and telephoto lenses, all of which support 4K 120fps video recording in 10-bit log and Dolby Vision. This consistency is a notable improvement over many flagship competitors that limit advanced video features to the primary sensor. The phone's gimbal-like optical image stabilization provides stable footage across all lenses, including the 85mm telephoto. While the 35mm primary focal length requires adjustment for some users, it excels in street photography and composition. The device is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 processor, which maintains smooth performance during demanding tasks. However, the phone is heavy at 237 grams and is limited to a single 512GB storage option in India, necessitating external storage for heavy video workflows. Despite these minor drawbacks, the X300 Ultra remains a highly capable tool for creators, offering professional-grade features like 3D LUT support and APV encoding in a mobile form factor.

Four months after its launch, the vivo X300 Ultra continues to be a leading camera-focused smartphone, particularly for videography. The device features a consistent camera system across its primary, ultrawide, and telephoto lenses, all of which support 4K 120fps video recording in 10-bit log and Dolby Vision. This consistency is a notable improvement over many flagship competitors that limit advanced video features to the primary sensor. The phone's gimbal-like optical image stabilization provides stable footage across all lenses, including the 85mm telephoto. While the 35mm primary focal length requires adjustment for some users, it excels in street photography and composition. The device is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 processor, which maintains smooth performance during demanding tasks. However, the phone is heavy at 237 grams and is limited to a single 512GB storage option in India, necessitating external storage for heavy video workflows. Despite these minor drawbacks, the X300 Ultra remains a highly capable tool for creators, offering professional-grade features like 3D LUT support and APV encoding in a mobile form factor.

The vivo X300 Ultra maintains consistent video quality across its primary, ultrawide, and telephoto lenses. All three rear cameras support 4K 120fps video recording in 10-bit log and Dolby Vision formats.

The device features gimbal-like optical image stabilization that performs effectively even on the 85mm telephoto lens. The 35mm primary focal length is well-suited for street photography and encourages thoughtful composition.

The phone is limited to a single 512GB storage option, which may be insufficient for heavy 4K video recording. The device is heavy at 237 grams and lacks a physical camera shutter button.

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  • The reviewer notes that the device was used without a protective case, which may have contributed to the observed physical wear.
  • The review reflects the personal experience of the creator after four months of use and may not represent all user scenarios.

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